The Defense Accelerator will train, connect, and prepare emerging companies to integrate into the defense ecosystem!
Through capacity building, startups and SMEs will be equipped to meet the regulatory requirements needed to access NATO procurement chains and to position themselves competitively in European funding calls.
Here, we believe that innovation happens when different perspectives come together around a common purpose: to respond to the current and future challenges of Defense.
The Defense Accelerator is open to all startups and SMEs that aim to develop innovative solutions in the field of Defense or that already have technologies and products with potential application in this sector and wish to further develop and increase their technological maturity.
Participating in the Defense Accelerator means investing in preparing your company to enter a strategic and highly regulated sector — Defense.
Joining this program is an opportunity to gain knowledge and achieve a competitive position in a sector that is essential for the future of European innovation and security.
Workshop #1
A strategic introduction to the defense sector — trends, key players, and innovation areas where startups and SMEs can truly make an impact.
Workshop #2
Everything you need to know to operate safely and credibly: licenses, industrial security, and essential certifications.
Workshop #3
Funding pathways that drive defense projects — from European programs to private investment opportunities.
Workshop #4
Practical strategies to integrate supply chains and procurement processes of major organizations and public entities.
Workshop #5
Understanding real user needs and turning proposals into tangible opportunities.
Founder at Productized
Orion Technik
Optimal
Morais Leitão
Zero Industries
Indico Capital Partners
Tekever
Indra
NATO Innovation Fund
Ceiia
Ministério da Defesa Nacional
